- 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch pan. In a saucepan, combine dates, boiling water and baking soda. Let stand while mixing the batter.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour, baking powder and chopped walnuts. Stir in the date mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.